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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
ICAR-CIWA Licensed “Women Friendly Multipurpose Integrated Vertical Nutri-Farming System  for Vegetable Production with Mushroom and Poultry” technology to Gujarat based entrepreneur on April 17, 2023
The cultivable land for agriculture is shrinking due to increase in population pressure, urbanization and industrial growth. The livelihood of rural families is centered on agriculture and allied activities and in the villages of eastern India most of the households possess a small piece of land besides their home. To ensure dietary diversity and household nutritional security to the landless farm families ICAR-CIWA Bhubaneswar team comprising of Dr Tania Seth, Dr Arun Kumar Panda & Er Chaitrali Shashank Mhatre have developed the technology of “Women Friendly Multipurpose Integrated Vertical Nutri-Farming System  for vegetable production with mushroom and poultry”. The low-income families can meet their needs for vitamins, minerals and plant protein through regular access to nutrient rich vegetables, mushrooms, eggs and meat obtained from this system. It increases farmwomen’s resilience to climate vulnerability and offer subsidiary source of income from the sale of small surpluses to the resource poor farm families. Gujarat based dynamic entrepreneur Mr. Japan Shah, Centrifugal Products approached ICAR-CIWA for licensing of this technology. Hands on training about the IVNFS technology was imparted to the entrepreneur on 17 April, 2023. A MoU has also been signed for handing over of IVNFS technology between ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar and Centrifugal Products, Gujarat. During the event, Dr Mridula Devi, Director ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar assured him that all possible help will be extended for establishment of the IVNFS technology.
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Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF TO PRESENT GALLANTRY & DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS DURING NAVAL INVESTITURE CEREMONY AT VISAKHAPATNAM
The Naval Investiture Ceremony - 2023 will be held at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on 31 May 23 to felicitate Naval personnel who have demonstrated gallant acts, leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of a high order. Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff  will confer Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards on behalf of the President of India to the recipients.
This would also be the first time that the Naval Investiture Ceremony is being conducted in the evening.
33 awards will be presented during the ceremony, including two Nao Sena Medal , 13 Nao Sena Medal , 16 Vishisht Seva Medal and two Jeevan Raksha Padak.

The CNS will also give away the Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research in the field of weapon improvement and Electrical Engineering, and the Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety.
The Unit Citations to Operational Units & Shore Units will also be presented.
The event would commence with a ceremonial parade and will be witnessed by the spouses and family members of awardees along with several senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy.
The NIC will be live streamed over the ‘IN Youtube’ Channel from 5:00 PM onwards on 31 May 23
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Government has taken various steps to tackle drug smuggling at the border areas
As per latest data published by National Crime Records Bureau  pertaining to the year 2021, the State-wise and Drug-wise seizures under NDPS Act during the year 2019-2021 is at Annexure-I.
The Government has taken various steps to tackle drug smuggling at the border areas, some of them are detailed below:
- Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and Assam Riffles have been empowered under the Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act for making interdiction of narcotic drugs.
- Detailed vulnerability mapping has been carried out along the border to strengthen surveillance by deploying additional Special Surveillance Equipments and other available resources in the vulnerable patches.
- Surveillance equipment like Hand Held Thermal Imager , Night Vision Device , Twin Telescope, UAVs etc. are being used as force multipliers for effective area domination. In addition to that, Long-Range Reconnaissance and Observation System , Battle Field Surveillance Radar  are also deployed. Integrated Surveillance technology equipped with CCTV/PTZ Cameras, IR sensors and infrared alarm with Command and Control system have also been installed at selected patches of the International Border.
- Effective domination of the borders by carrying out round the clock surveillance of the border viz. patrolling, laying nakas, manning observations posts all along the International Borders.
- Installation of Border Flood lights along border security fence to light up the area during hours of darkness.
- Special operations and joint operations with other agencies such as state police, Narcotics Control Bureau , Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  etc. are being conducted along the borders.
- Erection of Fence, Border Out Posts , Border Flood Lights along the International Border and use of watercraft / boats and floating BOPs for domination of riverine areas of International Border.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails passage of Labour reforms bills; says labour reforms will ensure well being of workers and boost economy
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the passage of Labour reforms bills by Parliament today.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “Long due and much awaited Labour reforms have been passed by Parliament. The reforms will ensure well-being of our industrious workers and give a boost to economic growth. They are also shining examples of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.'
The new Labour code universalises minimum wages & timely payment of wages and gives priority to occupational safety of the workers. The reforms will contribute to a better working environment, which will accelerate the pace of economic growth.
The Labour reforms will ensure ‘Ease of Doing Business.’ These are futuristic legislations to empower enterprises by reducing compliance, red-tapism and ‘Inspector Raj.’ The reforms also seek to harness the power of technology for the betterment of the workers and industry both.”
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
One District One Product  ) approach under PMFME
The Ministry has approved ODOP for 707 districts of 35 States/UTs with 137 unique products
As part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Ministry of Food Processing Industries has launched an all India centrally sponsored scheme "PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises  Scheme" for providing financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises.
The Scheme adopts One District One Product  approach to reap the benefit of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services and marketing of products. ODOP for the scheme will provide the framework for value chain development and alignment of support infrastructure. More than one cluster of ODOP product may be there in a district or cluster of ODOP product may consist of more than one adjacent district.Ministry has approved ODOP for 707 districts of 35 States/ UTs with 137 unique products.
Support for Common Infrastructure for clusters would be provided to FPOs, SHGs, Cooperatives, any Government agency or private enterprises.
The objectives of the scheme are to build capacity of two lakh micro enterprises through increased access to credit, integration with organized supply chain by strengthening branding and marketing, increased access to common services, strengthening of institutions, research & training in the food processing sector.
The details of support to Micro Food Processing Units under the scheme are mentioned below:
- Support to Individual Micro Enterprises:Credit-linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost, maximum ceiling Rs.10 lakh per unit;
- Support to FPOs/ SHGs/ Producer Cooperatives: Credit linked Grant @35% to support clusters and groups such as FPOs/ SHGs/ Producer Cooperatives along their entire value chain for sorting, grading, storage, common processing, packaging, marketing, testing etc.
iii. Support to SHGs for seed capital:Seed capital @ Rs. 40,000/- per member of SHG engaged in food processing for working capital and purchase of small tools.
iv. Support for Common Infrastructure: Credit linked grant @ 35% to support FPOs, SHGs, Cooperatives, any Government agency or private enterprises for Common infrastructure. The common infrastructure will also be available for other units and public to utilize on hiring basis for substantial part of the capacity.
v. Branding and Marketing Support: Grant upto 50% for Branding and Marketing to groups of FPOs/ SHGs/ Cooperatives or an SPV of micro food processing enterprises.
vi. Capacity Building:The scheme envisages training for Entrepreneurship Development Skilling : program modified to meet the requirement of food processing industry and product specific skilling.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
BAY of Bengal Offshore Sailing Expedition 
Indian Naval Sailing Vessels Mhadei and Tarini set sail for the Bay of Bengal Offshore Sailing Expedition on 22 February 2020 from the Indian Naval Ocean Sailing Node at Goa. The expedition was flagged off by Rear Admiral SJ Singh, Commandant Naval War College, Goa. This would be the maiden major mixed crew sailing expedition of the Indian Navy with crew composition of five naval officers including two women officers in each boat, covering a total distance of 6,100 Nautical miles each and will be at sea for 55 days. Captain Vipul Meherishi, Skipper Tarini would be the Expedition Leader and Captain Atool Sinha would be Skipper Mhadei. The Skippers for the expedition are accomplished yachtsmen who have brought laurels to the navy and the country by winning medals, both at national and International level competitions.
The prolonged voyage of nearly three months during this expedition would showcase harnessing of renewal energy namely wind energy to propel the boats. The expedition is also in pursuance of the GOI mission of 'Nari Shakti' providing opportunity to women officers at par with men. The expedition also aims to enhance the level of cooperation and camaraderie between the littoral nations in the Bay of Bengal whilst exhibiting the IN expertise in the domain of ocean sailing. The sailing vessels as part of the expedition would make replenishment halts at ports of Phuket, Yangon, Chittagong and Colombo, wherein interaction with various state officials would be conducted including harbour sorties for visiting dignitaries.
Mhadei and Tarini inducted in the Indian Navy on 08 February 2009 and 18 February 2017 respectively have been the vessels of choice for the naval expeditioners in various sailing expeditions, including three circumnavigations and thus have thousands of miles tucked under their belt. Mhadei has successfully completed two circumnavigations, three Cape to Rio trans-Atlantic races and several other expeditions around various continents. The vessel has covered in excess of 1,36,000 nautical miles. Tarini created history in 2017-18 when six Indian Naval women officers sailed the vessel on maiden circumnavigation voyage titled Navika Sagar Parikrama. She thereafter also participated in mixed crew Kochi to Seychelles sail training expedition during 10th anniversary celebration of the IONS.
The Bay of Bengal Offshore Sailing Expedition will generate goodwill amongst the visiting nations and inspire participation in the forthcoming BIMSTEC Sailing Expedition being planned with mixed crew of member nations onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessels.
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Special Service and Features
PM to flag off nine Vande Bharat Express on 24th September; Union Minister Shri V Muraleedharan to attend the event in Kasaragod tomorrow
Kochi: September 23, 2023
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off nine Vande Bharat trains including Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express on 24th September 2023 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will participate in the event organized by the Railways at Kasaragod Railway Station in connection with the function. Minister for Sports and Railways in Kerala Shri V. Abdurahiman, Shri Rajmohan Unnithan MP, and Shri NA Nellikunnu MLA will also participate.
These new Vande Bharat trains are a step towards realizing Prime Minister’s vision of improving connectivity across the country and providing world-class facilities to rail passengers. These will boost connectivity across eleven states namely Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Congratulates NALCO for Winning Pollution Control Excellence Award- 2021
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi has congratulated National Aluminium Company Ltd ’sPanchpatmali Bauxite Mine under the Ministry of Mines, for winning the prestigious Pollution Control Excellence Award 2021 of the State PollutionControl Board, Odisha. In a tweet, the Minister has said that the award is the recognition of the Company’s sustained efforts towards protection of the environment.
In a function held yesterday at State Pollution Control Board in Bhubaneswar, ShriBikram KeshariArukha, Minister of Forest & Environment and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Odisha handed over the Award to the mines team ofNational Aluminium Company Ltd  for effective pollution control measures and sound environment management practices.
As part of the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav  to commemorate 75 years of Independence, NALCO hasbeen undertaking massive plantation drive across its Production Units in Koraput and Angul in Odisha. As a responsible Corporate organisation, NALCO has always taken utmost care of the environment. As part of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations, NALCO has recently distributed large number of saplings to the villagers of Kutudi, Mundagadati, Upergadati&Talagadati near its Mines & refinery Plant in Damanjodi, Odisha.
Starting from implementing zero discharge system for effluent, NALCO’s BauxiteMine has adopted concurrent reclamation and rehabilitation of mined out areas. ThePanchpatmali Bauxite Mine has planted more than 37 lakh trees so far. Steps have alsobeen taken to improve biodiversity in the mined out areas.
Ministry of Defence
PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN NAVY IN THE MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW HOSTED BY BANGLADESH
The Indian Navy delegation led by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and three warships of the Indian Navy participated in the maiden International Fleet Review  hosted by Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar on 07 Dec 22.
HE Sheikh Hasina, Hon’ble Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh reviewed the International Fleet comprising ships from Bangladesh Navy and eight ships from six foreign countries. With three ships, the Indian Navy contingent was the largest amongst the participating foreign navies in this IFR. The other five participating ships were from China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and USA.
The three ships representing the Indian Navy, the Guided Missile Destroyer INS Kochi, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette INS Kavaratti and Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumedha are all indigenously designed and constructed warships. The presence of these ships at this multinational event at Bangladesh contributed towards showcasing the indigenous shipbuilding capabilities of Indian Shipyards.
On the side-lines of the IFR, VAdm B Dasgupta called on Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, the Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy. He also held bilateral interactions with the Chief of Navy of Iran and heads of delegations from Maldives, Myanmar, RoK, Thailand and USA.
This was the first International Fleet Review to be hosted by Bangladesh. The IFR complements the celebrations of 50 years of liberation of Bangladesh and the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ as well as the ‘Maitri Diwas’ celebrated on 06 December every year, marking the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
The presence of the Indian Navy at the maiden IFR hosted by Bangladesh was thus an apt reiteration of strong bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh and the role of the Indian Navy in strengthening defence cooperation in the maritime domain.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Armed Conflicts In North East Region
The year-wise number of insurgency related incidents occurred in North Eastern Region since 2014 onwards and current year up to 15.11.2021 are as follows:
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Years
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021 
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incidents
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824
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574
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484
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308
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252
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223
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163
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187
The state-wise number of civilians, security force  personnel and insurgents killed in insurgency related incidents in North Eastern States during last five years and current year up to 15.11.2021 are as follows:
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Years
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Persons
Killed
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Assam
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Manipur
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Tripura
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2016
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Civilians
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-
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29
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11
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08
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-
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-
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-
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SFs
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02
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04
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11
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Insurgents
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07
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51
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09
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15
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-
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05
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-
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2017
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Civilians
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03
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06
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23
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02
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-
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03
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-
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SFs
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-
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03
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08
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-
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-
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01
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-
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Insurgents
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09
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16
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22
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06
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-
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04
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-
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2018
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Civilians
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01
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07
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08
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04
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-
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03
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-
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SFs
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02
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01
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07
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01
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-
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03
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-
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Insurgents
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12
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05
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10
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03
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-
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04
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-
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2019
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Civilians
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12
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-
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07
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01
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-
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01
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-
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SFs
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02
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-
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-
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-
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-
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02
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-
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Insurgents
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02
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-
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09
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-
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-
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01
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-
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2020
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Civilians
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-
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02
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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SFs
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02
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-
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03
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Insurgents
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07
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05
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07
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-
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-
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02
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-
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2021

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Civilians
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-
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11
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09
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-
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-
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-
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-
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SFs
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01
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-
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05
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-
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-
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-
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02
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Insurgents
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07
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13
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18
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-
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-
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-
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No separate fund is allocated for military operations in North Eastern Region. However, Central Government is reimbursing the Security Related Expenditure  to the North Eastern States.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized By UPSC in September, 2021
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of September, 2021. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches Skill hub portal
Portal Invites all colleges/universities to be a part of Skill India Network and ensure ease of access to skill training for students across all Districts in India
15 lakh young Kannadigas to get Industry ready employable future ready skills over the next 3 years : MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The future economic growth & prosperity will be driven by energy, capability, and determination of Young Kannadigas. This is the future of Nava Karnataka: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
As part of efforts to provide industry ready employable Skills to young Indians in all districts of India, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today launched the Skill hub portal. The portal invites All colleges and universities to be a part of Skill India Network.
Addressing a gathering of academicians & leaders from the industry here, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Government under Hon. PM Narendra Modi ji has always emphasised on the importance of industry-ready and future ready skills for young Indians.
“Till 2014, there was a backlog of around 30 crore unskilled Indians in the workforce. That means almost 3/4th of every Indian who had a job didn’t have skills or access to skills. Moreover, there were around another 1.9 Cr joining the workforce without skills. Such was the legacy that our Hon. Prime Minister had inherited when he took over,” Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
Highlighting the skilling achievements of the Government, the Minister said vast network of Skilling network has been created post 2014 and by 2022 a total of six crores Young Indians have been Skilled and certified.
He said the issue relating to 1.9 Cr workforce that used to join workforce without skills has been addressed through NEP. “No Young Indian will be without Skills. NEP gives multiple entry and exit options,” he said, adding that along with education they should be encouraged to equip themselves with some industry-specific, future ready skills.
Regarding the Skilling plans in Karnataka, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in view of expansion and diversification of the economy, there is going to be demands for skills. “Hence, district wise skill mapping has been carried out and unique District Skill Development Plans prepared by Government of India for each district of Karnataka,” he stated.
Reaffirming that the Government’s determination is to help15 lakh young Kannadigas get Industry ready, employable, future ready skills over the next three years, the Minister said,“The future economic growth & prosperity will be driven by energy, capability, and determination of Young Kannadigas. This is the vision of Nava Karnataka.”
Emphasising on educational institutions to register on the Skills hub portal, the Minister said, “Every college, university, ITI, Jan Sikshan Sansthan etc can sign up and become a part of India’s skill network. We would encourage them to compete against each other to become an institute of skill training par excellence. Students would naturally choose the best skill training centre.”
Ministry of Rural Development
Concern of MGNREGS Workers on National Mobile Monitoring System
Government of India has decided that State/UT shall ensure capturing of attendance for all the works  through National Mobile Monitoring System  App under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  from 01st January, 2023.
Worksite supervisors are responsible for capturing attendance along with geo-tagged photographs of the workers through the NMMS App.
The Ministry has been providing training to the States/UTs to ensure smooth transitioning to NMMS app as and when requested by the States/UTs. The technical issues being faced are taken up with NIC, Rural Development on a real-time basis. The new provisions/ suggestions requested by the States/UTs are being incorporated. All the issues concerning the NMMS application are reviewed and resolved from time to time. Some important decisions taken as per request of State Governments are given below:
- NMMS application has been modified to capture the second photograph just after 4 hours of uploading the attendance and first photograph. It has eased out the specific time point requirement for capturing the attendance and photographs. The morning attendance along with the first photograph can be captured in offline mode and to be uploaded once the device comes into a network.
- In case of exceptional circumstances due to which attendance could not be uploaded, the District Programme Coordinator  has been authorized to upload the manual attendance.
So far, no issue regarding holding 100 days dharna in Delhi against NMMS App has been reported to the Ministry.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.